Preventative health focuses on the prevention of illness, early detection of disease, and promoting and maintaining health. Hunters Hill Medical Practice offers a range of preventative health services to support you in optimising and safeguarding your health.
To ensure optimal patient care, we have an excellent recall and reminder system in place which makes sure important health checks are performed on time. You will be reminded when it is time to visit your doctor for the various checks.
Staying up to date with your vaccinations is one of the simplest and most effective ways of protecting yourself and your family from infectious diseases. Vaccinations are recommended for individuals of all ages throughout life. Further information on vaccination schedules for respective age groups can be found under our page.
Routine cancer screening allow for early detection and intervention, which can improve treatment outcomes and survival rates. In Australia, three national screening programs are available to detect breast cancer, bowel cancer, and cervical cancer. Speak to your doctor about mammograms, faecal occult blood testing (FOBT), colonoscopies, and the cervical screening test. Hunters Hill Medical Practice also offers skin checks and a Molemap assessment to identify and treat skin cancers with the aim of expediting treatment.
Regular check-ups with your doctor are a good opportunity to check your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels. By addressing these risk factors at an early stage, chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease can be prevented. Your doctor and allied health professionals at Hunters Hill Medical Practice can provide guidance on lifestyle modifications, including maintaining a balanced diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, and weight loss.
If you have been diagnosed with a chronic condition, it is important to schedule regular follow-ups with your doctor to reduce the risk of complications secondary to the condition. As part of the Diabetes Cycle of Care, your doctor and allied health professionals at Hunters Hill Medical Practice offer regular health checks to identify any complications at an early stage and put management plans in place. This includes tests for eye health, foot care, and kidney health.
Patients aged 75 years and older are eligible to receive a comprehensive health assessment to identify any preventable conditions and risk factors. The assessment covers various aspects of health, including physical, psychological, and social function. Specific components include:
The health assessment occurs over two consultations. Your first consultation will be with the practice nurse and may take about 30-60 minutes. The second consultation will be with your doctor who will review the results and suggest any recommendations.
Prevention of osteoporosis is essential in reducing an individual’s fracture risk. Your doctor can organise bone density scans, provide lifestyle advice on regular weight-bearing exercise and dietary intake of calcium and vitamin D, and suggest falls prevention measures. Speak to your doctor about your bone health if you are over 50 years of age, post-menopausal, have a family history of osteoporosis, or have certain medical conditions that put you at a higher risk of osteoporosis (e.g., endocrine disorders, chronic kidney or liver disease, early menopause, rheumatoid arthritis).
Doctors at Hunters Hill Medical Practice follow the guidelines for preventive care as outlined in the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners’ Guidelines for Preventive Activities in General Practice.
HHMP organises regular osteoporosis screening clinics onsite.
